The creepiest apps on the market

As more and more apps flood the market claiming to help you run your life,
here is a rundown of those which might prove a little too intrusive for
comfort.

1. FocusAssist – the technology that forces you to pay attention during work training sessions

Forget surfing the web or watching a YouTube video during a dull online training session. This software uses a tablet's camera to track a user's eye movements to ensure they're paying attention. When it senses you've been looking away for more than a few seconds, the course pauses, forcing you to return your gaze to the training session.

2. BetterMe – An app that ensures you get out of bed by shaming you on the internet

This app is partly an alarm, that if "snoozed" notifies your friends via Facebook that you are too weak and are therefore unable to get out of bed. The app also monitors whether you arrive at particular places on time, and if not, humiliates you on Facebook. Lastly, the app holds you accountable for any goals you set and shares them online with your friends, so that when you fail everyone knows. (Okite is a Twitter-orientated slightly less humiliating version)

This app rewards those that go to the gym by giving them money, however, if you fail to do so, the app takes money out of your bank account and gives it to those that do exercise. Fail to reach your goal and you lose money.

Virtual Fridge Lock connects to your fridge, and monitors when the door is opened, meaning the app knows when you visit the fridge at night, for a snack. A picture is then accordingly posted to your timeline letting everyone know that you just raided the fridge.

5. Camster 2 – This app enables you to live stream footage from many cameras around the world

Camster 2 lets you view video from almost anywhere, from public cameras to webcams. The app also lets you zoom and has access to things like the Panda Cam, eagle nests and airport runway footage.

6. Fake-A-Message – An app that creates fake texts and conversations

This app creates fake messages and sends them to your phone. The user has full control over the picture, name and wording of the message. The app also lets you set the time for the message to appear and can generate excuses for you should you wish to leave an awkward situation.

7. I'm Rich!! - The app that proves you're wealthy

Pay £80 for this app which does absolutely nothing. This app simply wants to project the idea that the owner is rich and can therefore buy a non-functional app. The app displays a white diamond to proclaim wealth (/idiocy).